Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and values-driven Autism Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Service Manager to lead our Autism AIM Service.

Working arrangements include at least one day per week in the office, fortnightly attendance at the Chapeltown Hub, 4.00pm to 7.30pm, and occasional evening or weekend meetings.

• Lead and manage the Autism Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) service, staff team, and volunteers
• Chair and work closely with the AIM Steering Group to ensure autistic voices drive service development
• Develop and deliver the annual AIM Service Delivery Plan in line with Advonet’s Business Plan
• Oversee projects, budgets, contracts, and reporting to funders
• Ensure high standards of quality, safeguarding, data protection, and compliance
• Build and maintain partnerships to improve access, influence services, and promote AIM’s impact
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to service development and innovation
• Contribute strategically as a member of Advonet’s Senior Leadership Team

We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team of 80 people working within the organisation. We are a disability confident and Mindful Employer with Investors in People and Volunteers and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark.

• Significant experience of managing services, projects, and teams
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to empower and support staff and volunteers
• Experience of working in partnership with service users and stakeholders
• Knowledge of autism, co-production, and inclusive service design
• Experience of managing budgets, funding, and reporting requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A strong commitment to advocacy principles, equality, diversity, and inclusion